避免这5个农民市场错误

Jodi Helmer
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避免这5个农民市场错误

继续前进,用新鲜的草莓,瓜,西红柿,辣椒和其他挑选的农产品堆放盘子。新鲜的水果和蔬菜的卡路里低,含有纤维,维生素A和C,叶酸和钾的营养成分,因此吃丰富的水果和蔬菜的优质饮食也就不足为奇了。linked降低了心脏病,中风和某些癌症的风险。

The farmers market is the best place to shop for fresh, local produce. Whether you’re a market newbie or a seasoned shopper, you might be making one of these five mistakes:

When it comes to snagging the freshest peaches or a coveted basket of heirloom tomatoes, showing up fashionably late could leave you empty handed.

“All of the chefs and serious shoppers get to the markets early because they know they’ll get the best stuff and there will be plenty of it,” explains Marcy Coburn, executive director of the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture, the nonprofit organization that operates three California farmers markets, including the iconic Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco.

Check the farmers market website or social media page for the hours of operation and set the alarm; the early bird gets the freshest produce.

Curious about Swiss chard but not sure how to cook it? Want to make sure tomatoes were picked at their peak? Not sure how to store fresh peaches? Don’t be afraid to ask questions: Farmers often choose to sell at markets because they like connecting with the shoppers buying and cooking their produce.

“Talking to the farmers is the best opportunity to learn where your food comes from,” says Jennifer Cheek, executive director of the Farmers Market Coalition, a national nonprofit that supports farmers markets. “Don’t be shy about asking questions.”

我们大多数人都喜欢苹果,浆果,玉米和西红柿等主食,但不要忽略鲜为人知的农产品。

“Local farmers are growing things specific to your region that may not be the same mainstream things available at your grocery store,” Cheek says.

Most farmers also experiment with new varieties in the hopes of offering the freshest, most delicious produce to sell at their booths, so take a chance on something different. Kohlrabi, currants, muscadine grapes, purple podded peas and orange crisp watermelons might be oddities now but, if given the chance, could become your new favorites.

At some markets, no cash might mean no produce.

“Most farmers market’s still aren’t taking credit cards,” Coburn says. “It’s always a good idea to stop at the ATM before you get there.”

If you arrive at the market and a vendor doesn’t accept credit or debit cards, check with the market information booth. Cheek notes that the market staff is often able to accept plastic and provide tokens you can use to purchase farm-fresh goods. Also, when shopping with cash, most farmers appreciate small bills.


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Farmers markets might be best known for booths overflowing with colorful produce, but there is more to most markets than fruits and vegetables. Vendors often sell other locally produced foods, including cheese, meat, eggs, olive oil, bread, jam and coffee. Show up with your weekly shopping list and shop at the farmers market instead of the supermarket.

About the Author

Jodi Helmer
Jodi Helmer

Jodi Helmer writes about health and wellness for publications like WebMD, AARP, Shape,Woman’s Day, Arthritis Today and Costco Connection among others. She often comes up with the best story ideas while hiking with her rescue dogs. You canread Jodi’s workor follow her on Twitter@helmerjodi.

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